SB1537Introduced in the Senate
Relating to boards of education of community college districts; declaring an emergency.
What does this bill do?
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Official description
This Act changes some laws related to the board of a community college. This Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6). Requires the members of a board of education of a community college district to have an official electronic mail address that is posted on a publicly accessible website. Requires the board to include at least one nonvoting member of the board who is a student at a community college in the district. Requires the board to report to the Legislative Assembly on the board's compliance with certain provisions of the Act. Modifies requirements for filling vacancies on the board. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
In committee upon adjournment.
March 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Committee Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) · February 25, 2026
7
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| Darin Harbick | 12 | No |
| Sarah Finger McDonald | 16 | Yes |
| Sue Rieke Smith | 26 | Yes |
| April Dobson | 39 | Yes |
| Zach Hudson | 49 | Yes |
| Emily McIntire | 56 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Second reading.
Carried over to 02-18 by unanimous consent.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 21; Nays, 9--Drazan, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Education.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed B-Engrossed.
Second reading.
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 27, 2026 Calendar.
Motion to re-refer to Education carried. Re-referred.
In committee upon adjournment.
Verify the information
- Official page on the Oregon Legislature website
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- Senate Committee On Education Amendment #-1 (amendment)
- House Committee On Education Amendment #-A2 (amendment)
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